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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,710.20, 82,332.72 and 46,067.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,710.20, 82,332.72 and 46,067.16 is: 63,520.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,710.20 : 82,332.72 = 46,067.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,710.20/82,332.72 = 46,067.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,710.20x = 82,332.72 × 46,067.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,710.20x = 3,792,834,585.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,792,834,585.48/59,710.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,520.71

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